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Gov. Mike Parson praised his administration’s handling of the still unfolding COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday, telling a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly that the state has emerged ready to make long term investments in its future.  “The bottom line is Missouri’s economy is strong,” Parson said in his annual State of the State address. […]

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Fittingly, the contest takes place on January 22, National Hot Sauce Day.

These are full-time jobs are perfect for anyone who loves technology and teaching people about the latest smart phones and digital toys.

Sending the money on one-time expenses will not leave the state facing a financial cliff when the money runs out, the governor argues.

Manufacturers and retailers are having an increasingly difficult time keeping store shelves stocked and e-commerce orders fulfilled. A confluence of issues has hit the global supply chain, creating a cascade of problems that are difficult to solve. "There are so many different pieces of the puzzle that are out of alignment," said Joshua Allen, a research manager for real estate firm JLL. "From the tight labor market to trucking issues to the ports, there are deficiencies in every link on that chain." The…

Bernie Lee of Akar and Kurt Bellon of Izumi discuss the communal St. Louis food scene, how it’s changed in the past few years — and how it feels to be recognized as an international hot spot for food.

A local investment bank expects about the same total deal flow for this year as in 2021.

The Mehlville fire chief said a car was running inside one of the bays at Mac’s Used Tires and somehow the car caught on fire.

The retail concept was inspired by a series of monthly vendor markets that feature products from women-owned enterprises.

Wolves are often villainized in media and folklore. The Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri is on a mission to break that stereotype. Among other programs, the center invites people on wolf howls to learn more about these shy animals.

The foundation will amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and spread awareness of violence against AAPIs.

Cool Valley McDonald's worker shot after stepping out for a smoke, police said.

"Wow! Thank you for turning an ugly phone call into a #VeryAsian movement!" Li wrote on her Instagram page.

The demand for COVID-19 tests remains high, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said in a press conference this morning. In order to meet the need, the county will tap into two library branches to give out at-home COVID-19 tests.

Residents will be able to pick up the tests next week at the Weber Road Branch, 444 Weber Road, and the Rock Road Branch, located at 10267 St. Charles Rock Road.…